Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts – THA Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Roadmap
This is a sample pathway for students who transfer to San Francisco State University in the current Bulletin year with the AA-T in Theatre Arts. Three lower-division units in the major (TH A 130) and all lower-division GE requirements have been satisfied. Additional units in the major may have been satisfied. Check with a major advisor about the most appropriate course sequence. Degree completion guaranteed in 60 units; see the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) section for more information.
To Do at SF State:
Enough total units to reach 120 minimum for graduation; 30 units minimum at the upper-division level; to include the following:
University-Wide Requirements: 9-15 units
- American Institutions (0-6 units): US History, US Government, and California State and Local Government requirements if not taken before transfer.
- Upper-Division GE Areas B, C, and D (9 units): Courses required for the major may double-count if approved for UD GE.
- Students entering the major with the AA-T in Theatre Arts are not required to fulfill SF State Studies requirements.
- Complementary Studies: Consult with a department advisor on how transfer units and SF State units can be applied to ensure degree completion within 60 units.
Drama (Theatre Arts) Major: 42 units
TH A 130 met before transfer - required for ADT.
- Core (24 units)
- Area of Emphasis (18 units) – Consult with a major advisor. Three areas of emphasis are offered: Performance, Play Development and Dramaturgy, and Design and Technical Theatre.
University Electives: 3 or More Units
Depends on course choices made at the community college, how transferred units are applied to the requirements above, and course choices at SF State. Some courses may meet more than one requirement, e.g., in both UD GE and the major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| TH A 101 | Orientation to Theatre Arts (Major Core) | 3 |
| GE Area UD-B: Upper-Division Physical and/or Life Sciences | 3 | |
| GE Area UD-D: Upper-Division Social Sciences | 3 | |
| US History | 3 | |
or University Elective if US History met before transfer |
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| University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| TH A 301 | Landmarks in Drama: Research and Writing for Theatre Majors (Major Core) | 3 |
| TH A 405GW | Analyzing and Writing About Theatre - GWAR (Major Core) | 3 |
| Area of Focus (18 units) - Take Two 1 | 6 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
or University Elective if US/CA Government met before transfer |
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| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| TH A 302 | Foundational Skills in Theatre and Dance Production (Major Core) | 3 |
| TH A 401 | Global Theatre History I (Major Core) | 3 |
| Area of Focus (18 units) - Take Two 1 | 6 | |
| GE Area UD-C: Upper-Division Arts and/or Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| TH A 303 | Production Support for Theatre and Dance Performance (Major Core) | 3 |
| TH A 402 | Global Theatre History II (Major Core) | 3 |
| Select One (Major Core): | 3 | |
| Leadership and Organization for Production | ||
| Theatre Management | ||
| Area of Focus (18 units) – Take Two 1 | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
| 1 | Areas of Focus (18 units) The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts offers three focus areas: Performance, Play Development and Dramaturgy, and Design and Technical Theatre. Each area of focus has an advised set of foundation courses and a selection of advised electives. Performance Foundation (9 units) TH A 125 Movement I: Skills (3 units) Electives (9 units) Play Development and Dramaturgy Select Four: Design and Technical Theatre Foundation (8 units) TH A 305 Foundational Elements of Theatre Design (3 units) Electives (12 units) |